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via Los Angeles Times1h agoGunman opens fire at senior living facility in South L.A., wounding 3
A shooting at an assisted-living facility in South L.A. Monday morning left three victims wounded and a gunman in custody, Los Angeles police said.
A shooting at an assisted-living facility in South L.A. Monday morning left three victims wounded and a gunman in custody, Los Angeles police said.
via Los Angeles Times1h agoPopular San Diego hiking spot begins months-long closure
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California.
- Los Angeles Times: Popular San Diego hiking spot begins months-long closure
via Los Angeles Times2h agoCalifornia establishes Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25 in honor of late country legend
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to honor the Queen of Country in California on a day — 9-2-5 — that references her chart-topping song from the hit 1980 movie of the same name, "9 to 5."
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to honor the Queen of Country in California on a day — 9-2-5 — that references her chart-topping song from the hit 1980 movie of the same name, "9 to 5."
via Los Angeles Times2h agoEx-Haitian official, 17 others appear in U.S. court involving 2021 plot to kill Haitian president
Joseph Badio, a former Haiti Ministry of Justice employee, was brought into the Florida court in a wheelchair. The hearing happened a day after he and 17 others described as Colombian mercenaries were flown to the United States from Haiti where they had been in custody.
Joseph Badio, a former Haiti Ministry of Justice employee, was brought into the Florida court in a wheelchair. The hearing happened a day after he and 17 others described as Colombian mercenaries were flown to the United States from Haiti where they had been in custody.
via Los Angeles Times2h agoTropical storm Polo is strengthening. Could it mean more rain for California?
Tropical storm Polo is expected to become a “small but very dangerous” hurricane by Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical storm Polo is expected to become a “small but very dangerous” hurricane by Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
via CalMatters3h agoNewsom again vetoes bill to allow undocumented college students to work on campus
Newsom’s veto means a four-year battle to allow students without legal status to work at California’s public colleges wages on. This is the second time he vetoed such a bill to allow public colleges and universities to hire undocumented students.
Newsom’s veto means a four-year battle to allow students without legal status to work at California’s public colleges wages on. This is the second time he vetoed such a bill to allow public colleges and universities to hire undocumented students.
2 outlets3h agoNewsom signs seven bills to regulate California data centers
California's governor has signed seven bills to regulate the state's data center industry, including oversight of electricity costs and water consumption.
California's governor has signed seven bills to regulate the state's data center industry, including oversight of electricity costs and water consumption.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bills into law on Monday, bringing new regulation to California's growing data center industry. The legislation will increase oversight of the sector's electricity costs and track its water consumption.
- CalMatters: Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industry
- Los Angeles Times: Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction
via Los Angeles Times3h agoCan Democrats flip the Senate? Here's the latest in key races
Democrats need to gain at least four seats, and not lose any, to retake control of the Senate. Here are five races to watch in the final weeks before Nov. 3.
Democrats need to gain at least four seats, and not lose any, to retake control of the Senate. Here are five races to watch in the final weeks before Nov. 3.
- Los Angeles Times: Can Democrats flip the Senate? Here's the latest in key races
via Los Angeles Times4h agoChad Gilbert, founding guitarist of pop-punk band New Found Glory, dies at 45
Chad Gilbert had just celebrated his return to the stage in June after emergency surgery earlier this year to remove a brain tumor.
Chad Gilbert had just celebrated his return to the stage in June after emergency surgery earlier this year to remove a brain tumor.
via Los Angeles Times4h agoCarnival cruise passenger goes missing after cameras capture him going overboard
The cruise line company confirmed the passenger had gone overboard after reviewing CCTV footage. He is still considered missing.
The cruise line company confirmed the passenger had gone overboard after reviewing CCTV footage. He is still considered missing.
via Los Angeles Times4h agoICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders
The move represents a stark departure from previous practice and highlights the hardline nature of President Trump's immigration crackdown, leaving thousands of detainees exceedingly hard to trace and potentially unable to exercise all of their legal options.
The move represents a stark departure from previous practice and highlights the hardline nature of President Trump's immigration crackdown, leaving thousands of detainees exceedingly hard to trace and potentially unable to exercise all of their legal options.
via Los Angeles Times4h agoHow a Swedish fishing village and a lack of advice unlocked Tove Lo's new album 'Estrus'
Before making her newest album, "Estrus," Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo felt pressure to make it profound. But after returning to a small village in Sweden, she was instead reminded of who she is at her core: "the same f— messy girl."
Before making her newest album, "Estrus," Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo felt pressure to make it profound. But after returning to a small village in Sweden, she was instead reminded of who she is at her core: "the same f— messy girl."
via Los Angeles Times5h agoAlex Bregman provides encouraging update a day after being hit in face with foul ball
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is back in Chicago a day after being hit in the face by a foul ball. He shared an Instagram photo that shows his left eye still swollen shut.
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is back in Chicago a day after being hit in the face by a foul ball. He shared an Instagram photo that shows his left eye still swollen shut.
via Los Angeles Times6h agoHow a Converse sneaker ad with a K-pop star sparked outrage
Converse has removed a social media ad after backlash over an image critics said evoked racist symbols.
Converse has removed a social media ad after backlash over an image critics said evoked racist symbols.
- Los Angeles Times: How a Converse sneaker ad with a K-pop star sparked outrage
via Los Angeles Times6h agoTwo killed in helicopter crash fighting wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Two people aboard a helicopter fighting a wildfire in Yosemite National Park were killed in a crash Sunday, authorities said.
Two people aboard a helicopter fighting a wildfire in Yosemite National Park were killed in a crash Sunday, authorities said.
via Los Angeles Times6h agoOpposition grows to Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement as deal enters critical week
Critics of the $111-billion Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. urged California Atty. Gen. Bonta and other state attorneys general to disregard pressure to reach a settlement.
Critics of the $111-billion Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. urged California Atty. Gen. Bonta and other state attorneys general to disregard pressure to reach a settlement.
via Los Angeles Times7h agoCalifornia declares statewide emergency ahead of epic El Niño storms
A statewide emergency has been declared in California in anticipation of a rough El Niño-fueled winter.
A statewide emergency has been declared in California in anticipation of a rough El Niño-fueled winter.
via Los Angeles Times7h agoBurgers and bubble tea are the unlikely bridge between the U.S. and China
China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs to Taiwan.
China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs to Taiwan.
via Los Angeles Times8h agoWendy's franchisee blames bankruptcy on weak marketing and beef costs
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc., which operates 314 Wendy’s locations, one Bojangles and a handful of other restaurants.
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc., which operates 314 Wendy’s locations, one Bojangles and a handful of other restaurants.
via Los Angeles Times8h agoBlackouts, savings, bypassing the pump: Readers share their real-world EV experience
Your morning catch-up: Readers weigh in on California’s EV transition, L.A.’s best doughnut shop is closing and more big stories
Your morning catch-up: Readers weigh in on California’s EV transition, L.A.’s best doughnut shop is closing and more big stories
via CalMatters9h agoNewsom signs voting laws to counter Trump’s feared interference
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a spate of bills Saturday that aim to safeguard California elections and preemptively address potential actions by President Donald Trump to interfere with election results or limit how Californians can vote. Trump avows that his administration is attempting to stop widespread election fraud, which is exceedingly rare, and prevent noncitizens from […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a spate of bills Saturday that aim to safeguard California elections and preemptively address potential actions by President Donald Trump to interfere with election results or limit how Californians can vote. Trump avows that his administration is attempting to stop widespread election fraud, which is exceedingly rare, and prevent noncitizens from […]
via Los Angeles Times9h agoThree ballot measures on housing, medical research but only one no-brainer
Analyzing three state bond measures that are on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.
Analyzing three state bond measures that are on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.
via CalMatters10h agoAnti-abortion advocates say it’s possible to ‘reverse’ an abortion. California wants them to stop
A California judge will decide whether “abortion pill reversal” claims are protected speech or false advertising.
A California judge will decide whether “abortion pill reversal” claims are protected speech or false advertising.
via CalMatters10h agoIndependent voters can be heard in California. The top-two primary is worth defending
California's top-two primary allows every voice to be heard at the ballot box. The unpredictable gubernatorial primary this year isn't a good enough reason to scrap it.
California's top-two primary allows every voice to be heard at the ballot box. The unpredictable gubernatorial primary this year isn't a good enough reason to scrap it.
via Los Angeles Times10h agoCNN, MS NOW and Politico file court challenge to Trump's press ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico will challenge the constitutionality of President Trump’s order to ban the news organizations from the White House.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico will challenge the constitutionality of President Trump’s order to ban the news organizations from the White House.
via Los Angeles Times11h agoMike McDaniel’s complicated scheme is turning Chargers' offense into a disaster
Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel need to get on the same page fast and find ways to simplify the Chargers' offense ahead of a daunting series of games.
Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel need to get on the same page fast and find ways to simplify the Chargers' offense ahead of a daunting series of games.
via Los Angeles Times12h agoWhat was the song of the summer? Here are nine candidates
These are seven songs that could be song of the summer for 2026. Candidates include artists like Karol G, Olivia Rodrigo and Ella Langley.
These are seven songs that could be song of the summer for 2026. Candidates include artists like Karol G, Olivia Rodrigo and Ella Langley.
- Los Angeles Times: What was the song of the summer? Here are nine candidates
via Los Angeles Times12h agoFather of 3 disappeared amid violent waves. How a single bone unraveled the case
In 1999, father of three Johnathan Raxa went missing after his fishing ship crashed. A washed-up bone helped to find him almost three decades later.
In 1999, father of three Johnathan Raxa went missing after his fishing ship crashed. A washed-up bone helped to find him almost three decades later.
via Los Angeles Times12h ago‘You’re a fool’ to panic: Rams confident they'll get back on track vs. Giants
With Aaron Donald set to make his return after two years in retirement, the Rams are anxious to put their ugly season opener in Australia behind them.
With Aaron Donald set to make his return after two years in retirement, the Rams are anxious to put their ugly season opener in Australia behind them.
via Los Angeles Times12h agoL.A.’s best doughnut shop is closing. What’s next for its star baker?
Monarch Donuts is closing in Arcadia. Farewell to the best apple fritter.
Monarch Donuts is closing in Arcadia. Farewell to the best apple fritter.
via Los Angeles Times12h agoDespite court wins, California election war with Trump rages on
L.A. County says it has received federal grand jury subpoenas demanding voter registration information on dozens of individuals the Trump administration suspects may not be U.S. citizens.
L.A. County says it has received federal grand jury subpoenas demanding voter registration information on dozens of individuals the Trump administration suspects may not be U.S. citizens.
- Los Angeles Times: Despite court wins, California election war with Trump rages on
via Los Angeles Times16h agoPresley Gerber, son of model Cindy Crawford, dies at age 27
Presley Gerber worked as a model, including in 2018, at age 18, as the face of Calvin Klein Jeans’ global advertising campaign, along with his sister, Kaia Gerber. She spoke of his battle with drug addiction in an interview.
Presley Gerber worked as a model, including in 2018, at age 18, as the face of Calvin Klein Jeans’ global advertising campaign, along with his sister, Kaia Gerber. She spoke of his battle with drug addiction in an interview.
- Los Angeles Times: Presley Gerber, son of model Cindy Crawford, dies at age 27
via Los Angeles Times18h agoSparks deliver a win after legend Lisa Leslie's statue is unveiled at Crypto.com Arena
Sparks Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie said she hopes her statue unveiled Sunday inspires young girls pursue their basketball dreams.
Sparks Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie said she hopes her statue unveiled Sunday inspires young girls pursue their basketball dreams.
via CalMatters21h agoNewsom cites pension crisis as he vetoes bill to enhance retirement for police and firefighters
Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill to lower the retirement age and sweeten pension perks for police and firefighters despite overwhelming support in the Legislature.
Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill to lower the retirement age and sweeten pension perks for police and firefighters despite overwhelming support in the Legislature.
via Los Angeles Times21h agoDodger Stadium has a botanic garden tour. Meet the man entrusted with making it a draw
For the past 17 years, Chaz Perea and his four-person crew have been responsible for every bit of stadium landscaping that isn’t the field itself.
For the past 17 years, Chaz Perea and his four-person crew have been responsible for every bit of stadium landscaping that isn’t the field itself.
via Los Angeles Times22h agoSix fumbles, zero excuses. Chargers frustrated by blunder-filled loss to Raiders
The Chargers are plagued by costly turnovers and mistakes down the stretch in a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders that sends them to 0-2 on the season.
The Chargers are plagued by costly turnovers and mistakes down the stretch in a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders that sends them to 0-2 on the season.
via Los Angeles Times22h agoIs it still a rivalry? Dodgers complete sweep of woeful Giants
The Dodgers defeat the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, sweeping their longtime rivals. So is the rivalry dead?
The Dodgers defeat the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, sweeping their longtime rivals. So is the rivalry dead?
- Los Angeles Times: Is it still a rivalry? Dodgers complete sweep of woeful Giants
via CalMatters23h agoCalifornia community colleges can offer up to 12 new bachelor’s degrees under laws Newsom signed
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws that determine when community colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws that determine when community colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer.
via Los Angeles Times1d agoL.A. County inmate killed in coordinated attack at Pelican Bay State Prison, officials say
Rene B. Lopez was killed last week at Pelican Bay State Prison. Surveillance footage revealed five inmates worked together to kill him, authorities say.
Rene B. Lopez was killed last week at Pelican Bay State Prison. Surveillance footage revealed five inmates worked together to kill him, authorities say.
via Los Angeles Times1d agoTropical Storm Odalys off Mexico's coast may become a hurricane this week
Tropical Storm Odalys has formed in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday. Meanwhile, a new tropical storm named Fay has formed in the northern Atlantic but does not appear to pose a threat to land.
Tropical Storm Odalys has formed in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday. Meanwhile, a new tropical storm named Fay has formed in the northern Atlantic but does not appear to pose a threat to land.